# 33 C.F.R. § 126.16 (2026): Conditions for designating a “facility of particular hazard.”

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 126.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Conditions for designating a “facility of particular hazard.”
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 126: HANDLING OF DANGEROUS CARGO AT WATERFRONT FACILITIES / § 126.16: § 126.16   Conditions for designating a “facility of particular hazard.”

## Text

(a)
Basic requirements.
The facility shall comply with all the conditions in § 126.15 except where specifically waived by § 126.11.
(b)
Warning alarms.
Warning alarms shall be installed at the waterside of such a facility to warn approaching or transiting water traffic of immediate danger in the event of fire or cargo release. Warning alarms shall be of the siren type, or the emergency rotating flashing light type, and be of sufficient intensity to be heard, or seen, a distance of 1 mile during normal facility working conditions. The alarm signal shall not conflict with local municipal prescription.
[CGFR 67-93, 32 FR 20774, Dec. 23, 1967]

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 126.1 (2026) § 126.1   What does this part apply to?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_1.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.3 (2026) § 126.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_3.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.5 (2026) § 126.5   Incorporation by reference: Where can I get a copy of the publications mentioned in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_5.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.11 (2026) § 126.11   Waiver authority based on local or unusual conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_11.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.12 (2026) § 126.12   How do I request the use of an alternative method of complying with a requirement in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_12.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.13 (2026) § 126.13   Designation of waterfront facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_13.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.15 (2026) § 126.15   What conditions must a designated waterfront facility meet?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_15.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.16 (2026) § 126.16   Conditions for designating a “facility of particular hazard.”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_16.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.17 (2026) § 126.17   Permits required for handling designated dangerous cargo.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_17.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.19 (2026) § 126.19   Issuance of permits for handling designated dangerous cargo.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_19.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.21 (2026) § 126.21   Permitted transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_21.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.23 (2026) § 126.23   Termination or suspension of permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_23.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.25 (2026) § 126.25   Penalties for handling designated dangerous cargo without permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_25.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 126.27 (2026) § 126.27   General permit for handling dangerous cargo.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P126_S126_27.md)

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